Eid al-Fitr 2027 countdown
Shows the days and hours until Eid al-Fitr, the date if moon sighting delays it a day, and the expected private-sector holiday in each country.
How many days left?
Expected Eid al-Fitr 1448 holiday in the GCC
| Country | Expected private-sector holiday | If the month completes 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Tuesday 9 March – Friday 12 March (4 days) | Same |
| UAE | Tuesday 9 March – Thursday 11 March (3 days) | Tuesday 9 March – Friday 12 March (4 days) |
| Qatar | Tuesday 9 March – Thursday 11 March (3 days) | Wednesday 10 March – Saturday 13 March (3 days) |
| Kuwait | Tuesday 9 March – Thursday 11 March (3 days) | Wednesday 10 March – Friday 12 March (3 days) |
| Oman | Monday 8 March – Thursday 11 March (4 days) | Monday 8 March – Friday 12 March (5 days) |
| Bahrain | Tuesday 9 March – Thursday 11 March (3 days) | Wednesday 10 March – Friday 12 March (3 days) |
The holidays above are for the private sector under the labour laws and published holiday decisions, and each is confirmed by official decision before Eid. In the UAE Eid runs from 1 to 3 Shawwal plus 30 Ramadan if the month completes; in Qatar it is 3 "working days", so Friday does not count. Government holidays are usually longer.
Working during Eid earns extra pay or a substitute day; see GCC public holidays. For the start of the month see the Ramadan countdown, and for payday before Eid the Saudi salary date.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Tuesday 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448) by the Umm al-Qura calendar, or Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan completes 30 days. It is confirmed after the moon sighting on the evening of 29 Ramadan.
How many days is the Eid al-Fitr holiday for the private sector?
4 days in Saudi Arabia, 4 in Oman (possibly 5) starting on 8 March, 3 in the UAE (4 if Ramadan completes 30 days), 3 working days in Qatar, and 3 in Kuwait and Bahrain, under the labour laws and published holiday decisions.
When does Ramadan 1448 start?
Expected on Monday 8 February 2027 by Umm al-Qura; see the Ramadan countdown.
Sources
- UAE — Cabinet Resolution 27/2024 on official holidays (Arabic)
- Saudi Arabia — Labour Law Article 112 (English translation, HRDF)
- Qatar — text of Labour Law 14/2004 (Al Raya, Arabic)
- Kuwait — text of Labour Law 6/2010 (Al Anba, Arabic)
- Oman — Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023 (Arabic)
- Bahrain — Labour Law 36/2012 (Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Arabic)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.